The New York Giants are shaking things up by adding veteran kicker Greg Joseph to their active roster. Joseph is joining from the Detroit Lions’ practice squad, as confirmed by his agent, Brett Tessler. This move could have a significant impact on the team’s special teams.

Graham Gano, the Giants’ primary kicker, was recently placed on the injured reserve list due to a leg injury. This injury has left a void in the Giants’ special teams unit, prompting the team to explore other options.

Joseph Brings Experience and Records to the Giants.

Joseph is no stranger to high-pressure situations. With seven years of experience in the NFL, he has spent the last three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. In that time, he made history with five game-winning field goals in a single season, a record in the NFL.

Joseph also set the Vikings’ record for the longest field goal, a 61-yard monster, and led the league in touchback percentage in 2021. His leg strength and experience make him a valuable addition to the Giants’ roster.

A Possible Kicking Competition Looms.

Despite Joseph’s impressive resume, special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial hinted at a potential competition. Rookie kicker Jude McAtamney, currently on the practice squad, may get a shot at the job. Ghobrial noted, “It’s going to be good competition.”

However, going with an unproven rookie like McAtamney could backfire if he struggles. If McAtamney gets the nod and fails, it would likely spark criticism toward the Giants’ personnel decisions, especially with Joseph’s proven track record available.

Ultimately, Sunday’s game could provide some clarity on who takes the reins as the team’s kicker.

About Us.

BleedBigBlue.com burst onto the scene after a fiery social media rant about PSL’s and ticket prices went viral. Now, as your go-to New York Giants Blog, we’re still calling it like we see it!

Subscribe To Our Blog.

Be sure to subscribe to our blog. When we post new content, you’ll receive an email with all the latest updates, delivered in a non-spammy way!

The post Giants Add Veteran Kicker Greg Joseph to Active Roster first appeared on Bleedbigblue.com.